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Will you need a photo ID to vote in 2012?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Liz Henry

The Brennan Center just published a huge report, Voting Law Changes in 2012. The description of the report says that these laws will affect disabled people as well as young, minority, and low-income voters. Here is the lowdown on how … finish reading Will you need a photo ID to vote in 2012?

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Asking for access

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Liz Henry

This week I noticed a great post by lightgetsin on asking for accessibiilty improvements in which she records the results of asking a couple of dozen sites to fix inaccessible content. It was a familiar story to me, very similar … finish reading Asking for access

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Digital Sisterhood radio – Online Feminism episode

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Liz Henry

Thursday, Dec. 16th, I’m going to be on a radio show on Feminism Online, hosted by Ananda Leeke as part of her month long Digital Sisterhood project. The show will air on Dec. 16, Digital Sisterhood Radio, from 9:00 pm … finish reading Digital Sisterhood radio – Online Feminism episode

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Thanks for the help

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Liz Henry

While I have plenty to say about my minor difficulties as a disabled person with parking spaces, being stepped on in crowds, and dehumanized at airports, I’d like to mention a super nice interaction I had with a woman at … finish reading Thanks for the help

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Disability Blog Carnival #59: Disability and Work

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Liz Henry

The theme for the Disability Blog Carnival #59 is Work and Disability. It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Thank you to Penny from the Disability Studies Blog for co-ordinating the Disability Blog Carnival through 60 issues! Thank you all for … finish reading Disability Blog Carnival #59: Disability and Work

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ADAPT in Atlanta kicking ass, taking names

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Liz Henry

This weekend I went right from the Blogalicious conference in Atlanta to the end of a march and start of a rally that kicked off a week of activism by ADAPT. Their goals are, free people from being incarcerated in … finish reading ADAPT in Atlanta kicking ass, taking names

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A decent airline experience for once

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Liz Henry

Flying while disabled often tries my patience. Today’s experience on Delta was actually decent. I’m so surprised. Though I missed my flight the ticket agents got me on another one a few hours later. The guy in the pink tie … finish reading A decent airline experience for once

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Disability Blog Carnival #59: Disability and Work

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Liz Henry

I read the other day on Disability Studies blog that they were thinking of ending the Disability Blog Carnival. I’d like to see it keep going! So I offered to host this month’s edition, on Work, in honor of October … finish reading Disability Blog Carnival #59: Disability and Work

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A dose of morning rage

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Liz Henry

This morning on my way to work at the busy intersection near my house, I passed some firefighters holding out boots to collect spare change for “Jerry’s Kids”. How much do I hate this? Do these people have the faintest … finish reading A dose of morning rage

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Kiva lending and people with disabilities

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Liz Henry

Kiva has opened up to lending to entrepeneurs within the U.S. and I think this is something disability activists and independent living centers need to jump on immediately. This won’t help everyone, but it could help quite a few people … finish reading Kiva lending and people with disabilities

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